Research question: How do sea turtles migrate across the ocean? Student notes from sources:

• Sea turtles use Earth's magnetic field to navigate across long distances.
• Baby turtles hatch at night and avoid predators on the beach.
• Some beaches limit plastic litter to protect wildlife. Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: What adaptations help cacti survive in the desert? Student notes from sources:

• Some desert towns hold festivals when wildflowers bloom.
• One cactus species can live for 200 years.
• Cacti store water in thick stems and have spines that reduce water loss. Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: How do recycling programs reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills? Student notes from sources:

• A town that added curbside recycling reduced landfill trash by 30% in one year.
• Landfills are built with liners to prevent leaks.
• A famous artist uses recycled metal to make sculptures. Which source would be most helpful for this project?

Research question: Why are pollinators important to the food we eat? Student notes from sources:

• About one-third of the foods we eat depend on pollination by animals like bees and butterflies.
• A new ice cream flavor mixes honey and berry swirls.
• Some flowers open only at night. Which source would be most helpful for this project?

Research Question: How does composting help reduce school cafeteria waste? Student Notes:

• Note 1: Some worms used for composting are called red wigglers.
• Note 2: Many cafeterias serve pizza on Fridays.
• Note 3: Composting food scraps turns them into nutrient-rich soil instead of sending them to the landfill.

Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: How do bees help plants grow? Student notes from sources:

• Bees collect nectar to make honey.
• Some bees can sting to protect the hive.
• As bees visit flowers, they carry pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds.

Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: What causes day and night on Earth? Student notes from sources:

• The moon looks different shapes because it orbits Earth.
• Earth spins on its axis about once every 24 hours, causing day and night.
• Some animals are active at night and sleep during the day.

Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: How did the transcontinental railroad change travel in the United States? Student notes from sources:

• The railroad helped people and goods move across the country faster and at lower cost.
• One famous locomotive had a shiny brass bell.
• Some towns held big celebrations when the tracks were connected.

Which source would be most helpful for this project?

Research question: Why do leaves change color in the fall? Student notes from sources:

• As days get shorter and cooler, green chlorophyll breaks down, and other pigments show.
• Some parks close earlier in the winter.
• Maple syrup is made from tree sap in spring.

Which note best supports the student's research question?

Research question: How do bees help plants grow? Student notes:

• Note 1: Many video games use bright colors to keep players interested.
• Note 2: Bees move pollen from one flower to another, which helps plants make fruit and seeds.
• Note 3: One beekeeper in Ohio keeps 12 hives behind a barn.

Which note best supports the student's research question?